Exploring the World of Sea Turtles

The video explores the life cycle of sea turtles, starting from their hatching on beaches and the challenges they face reaching the ocean. It discusses the different types of sea turtles and their diets, highlighting the role of temperature in determining their gender. The video also emphasizes conservation efforts by organizations like Disney to protect sea turtles and their habitats, and encourages viewers to participate in these efforts by keeping beaches clean.

What determines the gender of a sea turtle?

• The depth of the nest

• The temperature of the sand

• The time of day they hatch

• The location of the beach

What is a major challenge baby sea turtles face when trying to reach the ocean?

• Climbing over sand dunes

• Avoiding beach debris

• Finding food

• Swimming in shallow water

What is a significant human-made threat to hatchling sea turtles?

• Beach umbrellas

• Bright lights

• Litter and debris

• Loud noises

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Which sea turtle species switches from a carnivorous to an herbivore diet as it matures?

• Loggerhead

• Green

• Leatherback

• Hawksbill

What do loggerhead turtles eat?

• Only sea grass

• Jellyfish and snails

• Algae and sea grass

• Shrimp, crabs, clams, and mussels

Where do female sea turtles lay their eggs?

• Near coastal vegetation

• In the ocean

• In deep sea areas

• On the beach where they were born

How many eggs does a female sea turtle typically lay at one time?

• About 100

• About 10

• About 50

• Hundreds

Why do female sea turtles return to the beach where they were born?

• To meet other turtles

• To lay their eggs

• To end their migration

• To sunbathe

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What does the Disney Conservation Fund do to help sea turtles?

• Fund sea turtle races

• Develop new beaches

• Monitor and restore habitats

• Provide financial support to zoos

How can beach visitors help protect sea turtle habitats?

• By feeding the turtles

• By observing turtles from a distance

• By removing trash from the beach

• By taking turtle shells